A review by joabroda
Anzio: Italy and the Battle for Rome — 1944 by Lloyd Clark

emotional informative medium-paced

3.5

In January 1944 Allied troops landed on the shores of western Italy, the beginning of a long deadly campaign to take back Rome from the Germans. The amphibious landing, as planned, took the Germans by surprise.  However, in-fighting, petty jealousies, and the lack of information flowing down through command gave the Germans time to assemble and assault.  Over time, little has been written about his deadly campaign that took 7000+ lives and with large numbers of wounded and missing. Lloyd's narrative gives the men of this battle the respect and honor  they deserve. His research is spot on and the writing/ story-telling gripping. 

Highly recommended to those who have interest in WWII.